Key Identification Features
- Its globiferous pedicellariae have a distinct neck between the stem and head, large valves, and several lateral teeth.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Parechinidae
Parechinidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Camarodonta, class Echinoidea. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Parechinidae Species
Loxechinus albus (Molina, 1782)
Loxechinus albus (Molina, 1782)
Loxechinus albus, the Chilean red urchin, is a large edible sea urchin harvested…
Parechinus angulosus (Leske, 1778)
Parechinus angulosus (Leske, 1778)
Parechinus angulosus is a sea urchin found from Lüderitz to Durban, ranging from…
Psammechinus miliaris (P.L.S.Müller, 1771)
Psammechinus miliaris (P.L.S.Müller, 1771)
Psammechinus miliaris is an Atlantic sea urchin whose edible gonads are being in…
Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck, 1816)
Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck, 1816)
Paracentrotus lividus is a common NE Atlantic/Mediterranean edible sea urchin th…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Parechinidae?
Parechinidae animals belong to the Camarodonta order in the Animalia kingdom. Its globiferous pedicellariae have a distinct neck between the stem and head, large valves, and several lateral teeth. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Parechinidae?
Parechinidae is classified in the order Camarodonta, class Echinoidea, phylum Echinodermata. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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